Executive Officer

Executive Officer - Hybrid £22.21 per hour 6-Month Temp Central London

An international intergovernmental organisation at the heart of global cooperation is seeking a highly capable Executive Officer to support the Deputy Secretary-General's Office.

This is a hybrid role based in Central London, starting immediately for an initial 6-month contract. You'll be working 2-3 days onsite per week and earning £22.21 per hour (PAYE).

The Opportunity As Executive Officer, you'll be the strategic linchpin of the Deputy Secretary-General's portfolio-driving operational excellence and policy coordination behind the scenes. From managing cross-divisional communications to reviewing critical documents, your ability to cut through complexity and keep priorities on track will be key.

Your Core Responsibilities

• Provide mission and travel planning support
• Prioritise and assess internal requests across the DSG's divisions
• Draft clear, concise briefing notes and review speeches and talking points
• Ensure high standards of quality, coherence and alignment across communications
• Support organisational reforms and transformation initiatives
• Lead background research and coordinate internal governance meetings
• Maintain briefing packs, schedules and accurate documentation

About You We're looking for someone with:

• Proven experience supporting senior leadership in fast-paced environments
• A degree in business administration, social sciences or similar
• Sharp research and writing skills
• Familiarity with international or public-sector organisations
• Discretion, diplomacy, and strong interpersonal judgement
• An ability to stay calm under pressure and keep multiple plates spinning
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Cultural awareness and a collaborative mindset are essential-you'll be working in a diverse, multicultural environment where professionalism and tact are paramount.